It's a beautiful pan and I am totally in love with it. its just the right weight and doesn't strain my arms when I need to transfer the dish from the pan to the container. I like the fact that it evenly distributes the heat throughout the pan and so good cooks evenly. I like the fact that it's completely safe from all the chemicals that come with non stick pans. The handle stays cool too and I m totally loving it. I have only used wooden utensils so far and it has been great.